
ILLINOIS — Kevin J. Medford, 49, of Dieterich, was arrested by the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office on multiple drug and firearm-related charges, authorities said.
On Oct. 6, deputies and detectives executed search warrants at Medford’s home and a nearby storage unit.
Officers said they found evidence of controlled substance sales and delivery, along with several weapons and drugs.
Medford faces charges including possession of methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession of a weapon by a felon, and possession of a stolen firearm.
He is being held at the Effingham County Jail and is scheduled for his first court appearance and pre-trial detention hearing on Wednesday.